OEM Audio+ Subwoofer & Amplifier Review + Install 5th Gen 4Runner
OEM Audio+ Subwoofer and Amplifier Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Previously in this 3-piece article set, I installed the OEM Audio+ tweeters. In this article, I will…
Agency 6 Billet Universal Roof Rack Grab Handles
Agency 6 Universal Aluminum Billet Grab Handles for Roof Racks & Much More Give yourself something to grab onto with these Agency 6 billet grab handles. They offer a universal…
BOSS StrongBox Drawer Install + Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
BOSS StrongBox Custom Drawer System Step-By-Step Install and Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner Overview If you’re like us, you’ve yearned for a storage solution for your 4Runner. If you’re…
SUMA Performance Convex Blind Spot Mirrors – Install & Review
SUMA Performance Convex Mirrors Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner I chose the SUMA Performance Convex mirrors because I’m old, kidding, but I am. I first saw them at a…
BlackGate Customs, KDSS Drop Kit (Spacers) for 5th Gen 4Runner
Blackgate Customs, KDSS Rear Sway Bar Drop Kit (Spacers) Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner Today we’re excited to introduce a relatively new product for KDSS equipped 4Runners! This…
DIY Power Tank (Co2 Tank) for Airing Up Tires
How To Build Your Own CO2 Tank or “Power Tank” – A Few Options To Consider When Building a DIY CO2 Tank For Airing Up Tires Let’s be honest, Power…
5th Gen 4Runner Torque Specs
Complete List of Suspension Torque Specs For the 5th Gen 4Runner Do you use “good and tight” as a torque spec? It’s a common practice, but should be avoided. Here’s…
Curt Front Receiver Hitch Review + Install 5th Gen 4Runner
Curt Front Receiver Hitch Trail-Tested Review + Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner One of the weak points of the 5th Gen 4Runner is the absence of a strong recovery…
EIMKeith Panhard Bar Correction Kit For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install
Protecting Your 4Runner’s Rear Axle (Non-KDSS) When a vehicle is built, it’s meant to stay the way it is from the factory, as the geometry of the vehicle is set…
Apple iPad “Head Unit” Mount For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
Easily Mount Your iPad To Modernize Your 4Runner’s Interior If there’s one thing all 4Runner owners can agree upon, it’s that the factory head unit on the 5th Gen needs…
Trail Built: The Ultimate 2-Person Overland Camp Kitchen Storage Box for the 4Runner
The Ultimate 2-Person Overland Camp Kitchen Storage Box, Built for the 5th Gen 4Runner Hours of driving behind you, the quest for the perfect campsite is complete. The only thing…
For Sale: 2005 4Runner V6 – Complete 4th Gen Overland/Off-Road Build
SOLD – Looking For A Turn-Key Ready Expedition Vehicle? This Is The One! – SOLD Built 4Runners are dope. We all dig a well-built ride. The only problem is, these…
RSG Offroad Skid Plate Install & Review
One Piece Engine + Transmission Skid Plate: RSG Offroad Steel Skid Plate Install & Review for 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to Toyota armor, RSG Offroad (also known as…
SnoMaster CL56D Fridge/Freezer Review
Why The SnoMaster CL56D Fridge/Freezer Is A Must-Have For Anyone Who Loves Camping With Their 5th Gen 4Runner If you enjoy off-roading, odds are you enjoy a nice weekend out…
CSF High-Performance Radiator Install + Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
CSF High-Performance Radiator Step-By-Step Install + Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Overview Earlier this year, CSF High-Performance launched its new all-aluminum, heavy-duty radiator for the 5th Gen 4Runner to…
Trailed “Spare” Tank Install For 5th Gen 4Runner
Trailed 6-Gallon “Spare” Tank Overview & DIY Guide For the 5th Gen 4Runner Traveling into the backcountry by vehicle can be a safe and rewarding adventure if properly prepared. However,…
OEM Audio+ Tweeter System Install + Review 5th Gen 4Runner
OEM Audio+ Tweeter System Step-By-Step Install + Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Audio system upgrades can be intimidating. What speakers, how to wire them, how to equalize sound, and…
Behind The “Upper” Grill Lightbar Install & Review 5th Gen 4Runner
Behind-the-Grill LED lightbar Install of the upper top 4Runner grille After I bought my 5th Gen 4Runner and started diving into the modifications world, I found lighting something easy I…
Agency 6 Jack Handle Keeper Review
How Agency 6’s Jack Handle Keeper Prevents Hi-Lift Noise: A Product Overview & Trail-Tested Review There are many essential recovery options on the market for off-roaders—one of them happens to…
RSG Offroad KDSS Skid Plate Install & Review
RSG Offroad KDSS Skid Plate Install & Review for the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Skid plates are an essential part of Off-Roading… From the front, transmission, and t-case to the…
Fitting 35″ Tires on the 5th Gen 4Runner Using Fiberglass Fenders
How to Fit 35″ Tires on a 5th Gen 4Runner with Fiberglass Fenders and Relocating the Pinch Weld Running bigger tires on the 4Runner often creates some new challenges. I…
LFD Off Road Full Width Skid Plate Install 5th Gen 4Runner
LFD Off-Road: The Must-Have 5th Gen 4Runner Skid Plate Every Off-Roader & Overlander Needs There’s nothing that can replace protecting your vehicle, especially the underbody when you are on all…
Fender Flares by RDJ Trucks for the 5th Gen 4Runner
RDJ Trucks PRO-X-TEND Off-Road Fender Flares Step-By-Step Install + Review For 5th Gen 4Runner Anytime you upgrade to larger tires there are unattended side effects such as throwing mud and…
Yakima SlimShady Awning Install 5th Gen 4Runner
Yakima SlimShady Awning + Front Runner Mounts Step-By-Step Install + Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner Will the real SlimShady please stand up? Come on guys and gals you saw…
Sunyear Compact Camping Chair Review – A Light-Weight Aluminum Pole Style Chair for Camp
Sunyear Lightweight Compact Folding Camping Chairs For the 5th Gen 4Runner No matter how you spend time outdoors, whether you’re car camping, overlanding, backpacking, or bike-packing; everyone needs a decent…
5th Gen 4Runner Steering Rack Replacement
Steering Rack Replacement Step-By-Step DIY Guide: The Ultimate Quarantine Project For Your 5th Gen 4Runner During a recent wheeling trip, I noticed that my steering fluid started to run really…
DIY Overland Trailer Build: 5th Gen 4Runner (Pt. 1)
DIY Overland and Off-Road Camping Trailer Build For the 5th Gen 4Runner (Part 1) DIY Overland Trailer Build (Part 1): Introduction To Building A DIY Overland Trailer. This will cover…
Desert Does It Seat Jackers For 5th Gen 4Runner – Take your Seat Comfort to another level
Desert Does It Seat Jackers & Multi-Mount Panel Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner This was an interesting one for me… most of my mods consist of body, performance and…
Victory 4×4 Hatch Ladder Install 5th Gen 4Runner
Victory 4×4 Hatch Ladder Step-By-Step Install and First Impressions Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner As of now, this ladder will only mount on the driver’s side of your 5th…
Ironman 4×4 2.5M Awning Review 5th Gen 4Runner
Ironman 4×4 2.5M Awning Review – The (Game-Changer) Awning You Need For Your 5th Gen 4Runner There are a few things that are necessary when camping or setting up a…
Yakima Skyrise HD 3 Rooftop Tent Review 5th Gen 4Runner
Yakima Skyrise (Heavy-Duty, 4-Season) HD 3 Rooftop Tent Product Overview + Trail-Tested Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Back in March, we reported on a new Yakima roof rack that…
Cooper Evolution M/T (Mud Terrain) Tires – First Look & Initial Impressions
Cooper Evolution M/T (35X12.50R17) Initial Impressions on the 5th Gen 4Runner After putting 20K miles on the Toyo Xtreme AT 2s (285/75R17 – 33.8″), I was ready for something bigger,…
Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel Upgrade & Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
A Custom Steering Wheel Upgrade That Could Pass As OEM+ The factory steering wheel can start showing signs of wear and tear over time. At just over 50k miles, my…
11 Overland 4Runner Builds That Will Inspire You
Pictured: @GopherDirt 4Runner + @Acoucke 5th Gen 4Runner Overland Builds That Will Inspire You To Get Out There and Explore So you want to drive over some land huh? The…
Diode Dynamics SS3 Fog Light Install & Brief Review on The 5th Gen 4Runner
Diode Dynamics Lighting Overhaul: SS3 Fog + XPR Backup LED Lights Review + Install For 5th Gen 4Runner If you’ve spent much time on this blog, you’ve noticed that lights…